Technological development in solar dryers from 2016 to 2021-A review
Solar dryers are cutting-edge equipment that uses solar energy to remove moisture from
various materials, including agricultural produce, textiles, and industrial components. It is …
various materials, including agricultural produce, textiles, and industrial components. It is …
[HTML][HTML] Postharvest technologies for small-scale farmers in low-and middle-income countries: A call to action
A Jarman, J Thompson, E McGuire, M Reid… - Postharvest Biology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The benefits of agricultural innovations in increasing productivity and reducing postharvest
losses have not been shared universally. Postharvest losses of horticultural crops are high …
losses have not been shared universally. Postharvest losses of horticultural crops are high …
Pyramidal solar stills via hollow cylindrical perforated fins, inclined rectangular perforated fins, and nanocomposites: an experimental investigation
A practical study was conducted to improve the performance of conventional pyramidal solar
stills (CPSS) using two types of fins with differing geometries, as well as nanocomposites of …
stills (CPSS) using two types of fins with differing geometries, as well as nanocomposites of …
Development and Performance Evaluation of a Novel Solar Dryer Integrated with Thermal Energy Storage System for Drying of Agricultural Products
EL Rulazi, J Marwa, B Kichonge, T Kivevele - ACS omega, 2023 - ACS Publications
Passive solar dryers play a crucial role in reducing postharvest losses in fruits and
vegetables, especially in regions like sub-Saharan Africa with low electrification rates and …
vegetables, especially in regions like sub-Saharan Africa with low electrification rates and …
Effect of passive solar drying on food security in rural Mozambique
Achieving food security in Mozambique is critical, since 80% of the population cannot afford
an adequate diet. While increasing agricultural production is a necessary effort to address …
an adequate diet. While increasing agricultural production is a necessary effort to address …
Simulation of mixed-mode solar dryer with vertical air distribution channel
ST Sileshi, AA Hassen, KD Adem - Heliyon, 2022 - cell.com
Final quality of product in drying process significantly depends on the flow behavior of drying
air. The main drawback of conventional solar dryers is the non-uniformity of air flow inside …
air. The main drawback of conventional solar dryers is the non-uniformity of air flow inside …
[HTML][HTML] Design strategies of passive solar greenhouses: A bibliometric and systematic review
D Ding - Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
During passive solar design of greenhouses, engineers usually encounter issues such as
building form parameter selection. Suitable parameters can help to reduce energy losses …
building form parameter selection. Suitable parameters can help to reduce energy losses …
Systematic Literature Review on Machine Learning Predictive Models for Indoor Climate in Smart Solar Dryer Dome
KE Setiawan, GN Elwirehardja… - 2022 4th International …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Precise predictions of indoor climate conditions are required in the implementation of Smart
Solar Dryer Dome (SDD). Trend development of prediction models is discussed in this …
Solar Dryer Dome (SDD). Trend development of prediction models is discussed in this …
[HTML][HTML] Recent advancements in indirect solar dryer performance and the associated thermal energy storage.
GD Shekata, GS Tibba, AT Baheta - Results in Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Drying is a fundamental process for preserving agricultural products, involving heat and
mass exchanges. As a sustainable selection, researchers are focusing on solar dryers to …
mass exchanges. As a sustainable selection, researchers are focusing on solar dryers to …
Critical Review on Various Solar Drying Technologies: Direct and Indirect Solar Dryer Systems
Food industry being one of the world's largest energy intensive industries, lack of proper
preservation and storage techniques have led to huge amount of food losses and wastage …
preservation and storage techniques have led to huge amount of food losses and wastage …